1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 690 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |